Sculpture & Aesthetics
An alien head has a way of making a shelf feel a little less ordinary. We like that unreadable face: the wide eyes, the small mouth, the oversized curve of the head. Look at it for a while and its expression seems to shift. Curious? Unimpressed? Quietly studying whoever has just walked into the room? Giving it a place among familiar things is part of the pleasure.
In carving it, we keep coming back to the eyes and the outline of the head. Small changes around the brow and narrow lower face can change its entire character. The smooth cranium gives the stone's color and markings room to show, while the recessed contours keep the gaze distinct. We enjoy that meeting of an unfamiliar visitor with a material that belongs very much to this planet.
Dream Amethyst (Chevron Amethyst)
Dream Amethyst, also known as Chevron Amethyst, is banded quartz composed of purple amethyst and white or milky quartz. V-shaped, zigzag, and layered patterns change with every cut, so each carving reveals a different balance of violet and pale quartz.
I believe in the wisdom, insight, and clarity associated with amethyst. Dream Amethyst is a stone I would choose for my workshop when ideas feel tangled and I want to find a clearer way through them.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: 7
SG: approximately 2.65
Natural Variation & Care
Natural veils, inclusions and variations in color are part of the material’s character. Appearance may vary with lighting and screen settings.
Avoid hard impacts, sudden temperature changes, prolonged strong sunlight, and steam cleaning. Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Support the sculpture by its main body or solid base. Protect projecting details and thin carved edges from knocks and pressure.
Shipping & Returns
Each piece is carefully packed to protect its carved surfaces during transit.